How do you define true love? Growing up, I didn’t have a good definition, so I made up an unhealthy one that bordered on codependency. I remember the day when my pre-teen daughter asked me what love was and words of truth came out of my mouth.
Continue reading “Week Thirteen: A Life of Love. Goodness of Love”Have you found true love or are you still searching? I spent most of my life as the song says, “looking for love in all the wrong places.” Over time, I was unsatisfied and started questioning what love is and grace answered.
Continue reading “Week Thirteen: A Life of Love. Finding Love.”What do you value? Is your relationship with God at the top of your list? As I journey through my life, I’m aware that my life works so much better when God is on top. I have a broader perspective and mature spiritually.
Continue reading “Week Thirteen: A Life of Love. Valuing God”Sit quietly, Beloved.
Take four deep breaths, Beloved.
Read a few truths, Beloved, that the One who loved you first says about you:
God makes me like a jewel in a crown. (Zech. 9:16)
Continue reading “Week Twelve. Beloved. Looking for God’s Goodness and Weekly Reflection Summary.”Today’s post, The Road Hard Traveled, from Melanie at Just Beloved, encourages us that we have one sure rock on which to cling to in the One who loved us first.
Continue reading “Week Twelve: Beloved. Always”Today’s post, Pruning Hearts, from Melanie at Just Beloved, encourages us that abundance grows with trust in the One who loved us first.
Continue reading “Week Twelve: Beloved. Trust the Process”Today’s post, Gratitude, from Melanie at Just Beloved, encourages us that gratitude is a choice found in the One who loved us first and that miracles unfold when we give God thanks no matter what comes our way.
Continue reading “Week Twelve: Beloved. Grateful”Today’s post, New Identity, from Melanie at Just Beloved, encourages us that we can have new dreams and visions found in the One who loved us first.
Continue reading “Week Twelve: Beloved. My Beloved”Today’s post, Trying Days and Lasting Peace, from Melanie at Just Beloved, encourages us that we find peace in the One who loved us first.
Continue reading “Week Twelve: Beloved. Lasting Peace”Today’s post, The Journey of Grief, from Melanie at Just Beloved, encourages us that we find rest, even while grieving, in the One who loved us first.
Continue reading “Week Twelve: Beloved. Precious Tears.”
Smitten With Goodness 